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With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Whether your unique legal, financial and emotional challenge is the result of a white collar crime charge in state court, a DUI arrest or recovery from serious personal injury suffered in an accident, the skilled Nassau County attorney who protects your rights — every one of them — is Michael R. Franzese.. Mr. Franzese is an experienced former prosecutor who therefore knows how to handle himself in the courtroom. He also brings extensive knowledge of investigative techniques, deep familiarity with criminal and personal injury law, and a tradition of personal service that makes you feel special.. Learn more about this dedicated, diligent lawyer, and the many ways he can help you, by calling for a FREE CONSULTATION TODAY!. Michael FranzeseContact The Law Firm of Michael R. Franzese by phone or email to arrange an initial consultation. Call. If you are a personal injury client whose declining health prevents you from coming to our Mineola law offices, Mr. Franzese can come to your home or hospital room to speak with you about your accident.

Thank you for choosing Avvo. Need a criminal defense lawyer. Look no further than here. I have twenty years experience in the criminal law field. Former United States prosecutor who now specializes in criminal defense work. Whether it be Federal or State choosing Joseph Conway is the first step in resolving any criminal problem you have.

Robert Schalk is a former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney experienced in all aspects of criminal law. Prior to forming the law firm of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, PC he spent five years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney. There he tried numerous cases to verdict, including a number of high profile media cases. During his tenure in the office he was appointed to the position of STOP DWI Prosecutor where he prosecuted serious Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases. In that position he was trained by law enforcement in DWI protocol including the administering of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s), accident reconstruction and police procedure. Thereafter and until his departure from the office, he prosecuted cases in the Major Offense/Homicide Bureau. There he prosecuted and tried serious felony cases, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, while gaining tremendous insight into a wide variety of criminal law cases and courtroom proceedings.. As a long-time Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, he spent years working closely with law enforcement in investigations and is thoroughly familiar with police tactics, investigation practices – and has familiarity with prosecutors and judges, as well as court personnel and law enforcement officials.. Upon leaving the District Attorneys Office and entering private practice he has zealously represented and defended the rights of his clients accused of a wide variety of criminal charges that include but are limit to – Driving While Intoxicated, Assault, Drug Possession and Drug Sales, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Forgery, Robbery, Burglary, and Murder. Robert has successfully litigated numerous cases at the pre-trial hearing stage and trial stage on behalf of his clients.. Robert has been asked to be a guest lecturer at his alma mater, Hofstra University School of Law, on the topics of trial advocacy, trial theory and case management. He is also a member of their faculty at the yearly National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Program. He has been interviewed by the media on numerous criminal topics where he has been quoted in newspapers such as the NY Times, NY Post, Newsday, and Wall Street Journal.. Robert is also a regular guest Legal Analyst for Fox News Channel where he has commented on a wide variety of legal topics in the fields of Constitutional, Criminal, Civil and Labor Law.

Prior to co-founding McCloskey & Barry PLLC, Gerard was an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Gerard worked in the District Court Trial Bureau, the DWI Trial Bureau, the Felony Screening Bureau, the Grand Jury Bureau and the prestigious Vehicular Crimes Bureau, where he handled high profile felony cases including homicides. Due to this vast experience, Gerard has a deep understanding of law enforcement techniques, prosecutorial strategy and the knowledge needed to successfully defend any criminal case.. Working as a prosecutor, Gerard had the opportunity to handle hundreds of criminal cases, including but not limited to, Homicide, Assault, DWI, Drug Possession and Sale, Larceny, Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Fraud, Criminal Impersonation, Robbery and Burglary. As an Assistant District Attorney, Gerard had the opportunity to try more than 20 cases to verdict, conducted more than 100 pretrial hearings and presented more than 100 cases to a grand jury.. Gerard has zealously defended the rights of his clients in a full range of criminal cases, both large and small. Most recently Gerard represented one of the individuals accused in the SAT cheating scandal that has received nationwide media attention.. Over the course of his legal career Gerard has developed a reputation as a skilled litigator. Due to his expertise in the courtroom, he was hired by Hofstra University School of Law, where he currently serves as a Special Professor of Law teaching trial advocacy.. Gerard received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College, and his lawdegree from Hofstra University School of Law, where he was a member of the National Trial Competition Team, The American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal and the Criminal Justice Clinic. Gerard is a member in good standing with the Nassau County Bar Association

Mr. Escobedo is admitted to practice law in the State of New York.  He is a member of the New York State, Nassau County, and Queens County Bar associations.  Mr. Escobedo's areas of practice include, but are not limited to,  criminal defense, traffic violations, real estate transactions, wills, estate proceedings, Guardianship Proceedings, family court proceedings, personal injury and civil litigation for plaintiff or defendant in various civil matters.

James E. Toner, Esq. was born and raised on Long Island. He was a graduate of  Chaminade High School's class of 1985.  He earned his BBA at Hofstra University in 1989, and his Juris Doctorate at the Hofstra University School of Law in 1992. Mr. Toner began his trial career during  his second year of law school as a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami –Dade County Public Defender’s Office obtaining his first “Not Guilty” verdict on a felony jury trial. After graduation he continued his career as a criminal defense lawyer at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society defending the  indigent accused. Mr. Toner’s tenure at Legal Aid honed his skills as a trial lawyer representing a high volume of Felony and Misdemeanor cases. For the last twenty years Mr. Toner has continued his passion for criminal law at his present address in Mineola directly across the street from the Nassau County Court where he has spent many days litigating the most serious crimes under our laws. He has successfully trialed many cases including but not limited to Homicide, Medicaid Fraud, Robbery, Burglary, Domestic Violence, Grand Larceny, Assault in the First Degree, Money Laundering and Narcotics Trafficking. Mr. Toner has also successfully tried numerous personal injury cases including a multi-million dollar law suite for Brain Trauma Injury. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients over the last twenty years. Mr. Toner is admitted in the Appellate Division Second Judicial Department and the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of New York. Mr. Toner is a qualified member of the Nassau County Assigned Counsel Plan, a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association. In October of 2013 Mr. Toner was appointed the Village Attorney of the Incorporated Village of Manorhaven. He also sits as a duly appointed Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Inc. Village of Sea Cliff.

I am a former Queens County Prosecutor.  I have prosecuted hundreds of Misdemeanors and Felonies.  Call now for a free consultation.  Services provided in Nassau and Suffolk and New York City.

Gregory Grizopoulos is a founding partner of Grizopoulos & Portz, P.C. He aggressively represents individuals who are arrested and charged with crimes and also represents those who are injured due to the negligence of others.. In August 2002, Gregory was appointed Assistant District Attorney by the Honorable Denis Dillon, District Attorney of Nassau County. He also received a special appointment to be Nassau County's Stop-DWI Special Prosecutor and was assigned the responsibility of prosecuting serious, high-profile, media sensitive Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and related vehicular cases. He received training from police officers and national training in the areas of Alcohol Breath Testing and Highway Safety, Standarized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and Accident Reconstruction with the New York City Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit. He has also lectured at the Nassau County Police Academy about how to cross examine a police witness.. In addition to handling major felony cases, Gregory was assigned to the elite Vehicular Crimes Unit under D.A. Kathleen Rice where he handled felony DWI offenses involving serious injury.. Prior to joining the District Attorney's Office, Gregory worked as a law clerk at the prestigious criminal defense firm of Eoannou & Lana in the City of Buffalo, New York. There he assisted in both federal and state defense cases including the successful defense of country music stars Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.. In 2006, Gregory entered private practice specializing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and DWI-Vehicular crimes defense. Since that time Gregory has developed a reputation for excellence as a trial attorney and skilled advocate.. Gregory has been quoted by the media in his representation of clients in high profile cases including Fox 5 News, News 12 Long Island, Newsday, the New York Post and the New York Daily News. Gregory is a member in good standing of the Nassau County Bar Association, Former District Attorneys Association and the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts.

Former New York State Court Officer, Senior Court Officer and Court Officer Sergeant.. Former Law Clerk to the Hon. Edward J. McCabe, Administrative Judge of Nassau County. Avid golfer and sports fan (Jets, Mets, Yankees, Rangers)

Former Nassau County and Brooklyn Prosecutor, founder of the The R.M.L. Law Firm, PLLC.. The R.M.L. Law Firm, PLLC is a premier Long Island criminal defense law firm based in Nassau County, with extended services in Suffolk County, Queens, and NYC. We also represent clients in Long Island traffic violations and NYC special education matters. Founded in 2025 by a former Nassau and Brooklyn prosecutor and NYC Special Education Hearing Officer, the firm offers transparent, affordable flat-rate fees to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

David A. Bythewood holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University School of Law and is a trial and transactional lawyer with more than thirty-nine (39) years of experience. That experience is in criminal defense, civil litigation and trials, and negotiating all forms of transactions in jurisdictions around the world, and more. In addition, at the Hofstra University School of Law, he teaches both law students and lawyers the art of trial others practice.. Personally, David A. Bythewood is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, D.C. and a number of federal courts including the United States Supreme Court. But, when needed, permission to handle matters in other jurisdictions is arranged. Matters have been handled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, California and Massachusetts and he has been lead counsel for matters in the Bahamas and Germany as well as negotiating in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and the Bahamas.. Some of the clients of this office have been: Lybia, the Times Mirror Corpobration, the Nassau County Board of Elections, the New York State Thruway Authority, Salman family entities(Salman Brothers-Comindus Group-Universal Genesis) and defending certain persons accused of crimes such as Joseph Gambino.

Chauncey D. Henry, Esq., is the principal attorney and founder of Henry Law Firm, serving the Mineola, New York community with distinction since 2013. With expertise spanning Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Family and Matrimonial Law, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, and Immigration Law, Mr. Henry is committed to providing exceptional legal representation tailored to each client’s unique needs. His dedication to justice and improving lives has earned him a reputation as a compassionate and results-driven advocate.. Mr. Henry holds a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and a Fine Arts degree from the New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury. His legal acumen and dedication have been recognized nationally, with features in esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal, ABC, CNBC, and the New York Times. Whether representing high-profile clients or individuals seeking justice, Mr. Henry approaches every case with the same level of care and professionalism. At Henry Law Firm, his mission is not only to resolve legal challenges but to create lasting, positive change in the lives of his clients. With a visionary perspective and unwavering commitment, Mr. Henry ensures that justice is within reach for all.

Attorney Meir Moza, Former Prosecutor, Admitted in NY & NJ. - Queens College, 1993, B.S, pre-law major, graduated with honors, honors in political science, Golden Key National Honor Society, top of the class. - Touro Law School, graduated 1996, J.D, with honors, top 10% of class, Moot Court Board, represented school in regional moot court competition, advanced to semi-finals. Voted as class speaker and orator. Enrolled in internships for judges in Supreme Court and County Courts in Nassau County and Suffolk County. - Prior employment as a prosecutor in the Nassau county DA’s office from 1997 to 1999. Prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from thefts to assaults and all aspects of the criminal spectrum.. - Prior experience in Internships in the Queens DA's office, Nassau DA's office, Supreme court judgeship and County Court judgeship in Nassau County and Queens County.Represented the DA’s office in the State’s Trial Advocacy Course of specialty in prosecution of DWI cases.. -Current firm of Meir Moza & Associates, established in 1999, specializing in criminal defense of white collar and blue collar crimes, felonies, misdemeanors, state and federal crimes.Special experience, as an outstanding criminal lawyer, resulted in mastering the art of CROSS EXAMINATION through special training, and so implemented in successfully litigating and vindicating our clients in many JURY TRIALS AND BENCH TRIALS.. -Practice of CRIMINAL LAW, encompasses also other areas of law including family law, civil litigation, immigration, landlord-tenant and traffic offenses.Other areas of practice are also encompassed in the firm through general practice FIRM of Meir Moza & Associates, which include several attorneys and associates working in our firm and incorporated into our practice.. - Our firm handled successfully, and effectively defended, a wide variety of cases in the criminal field, including major felonies, drug offenses, drug and extacy distribution, attempted murder cases, major assaults, robberies, burglaries, sex offenses, child abuse and endangerment and sexual assaults of minors, rapes, conspiracy cases, grand thefts, forgeries, distribution of counterfeit money, DWI’s, larcenies, reckless endangerment, loaded gun possessions, major counterfeiting and all misdemeanor offenses.Our office had obtained a vast experience in criminal practice in the five boroughs and Long Island, and appears daily in the criminal courts in these areas.

As a former prosecutor with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, I use the invaluable skills and knowledge I obtained to zealously advocate for my clients and achieve favorable firm focuses it's practice on criminal defense, personal injury law, estate planning, record sealing, and family law.

As a former New York Assistant District Attorney and ARMY JAG Officer. My practice is devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses and businesses being harrassed by creditors who have issued high interest loans. I have handled complex cases and tried dozens to verdict. I take my courtroom expereince and use it to the benefit of all my clients.. When it is time to fight I do not back down and my advesaries know it. I have been recognized nationally as a legal commentator and my litigation practice is national as well. I thrive on representing the underdog, whether that is a small business needing protection from the strong arm of a aggressive creditor, or the government encroaching on the basic constitutional rights of an accused individual.. I stand up for you.